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Well, it turns out half these white dots are tiny bugs. They have jerky-type movements, and dont really seem to stop. They are all over my aquarium glass. They seem to also annoy the fish a bit. They are very, very small and white (most are circular) with fuzzy-type legs around them. Are these...

Since last week ive been seeing alot of tiny baby snails on the side of the aquarium. Like an idiot, rather than remove them i squished them with my finger to kill them (underwater). i must of killed like 10 of them. Now there is thread-like white slime on the surface of my water, and covering...

Thanks all for the replies. Just when i was getting excited to add plants this weekend i have to start over. Oh well. M.N

Bromeliads are a good choice. Although they dont like to be planted, but rather attached to cork bark or other backgrounds via tooth-picks. Creeping-fig is a plant that will take over your backwall also, and it looks great as a final result. Finally, i would recommend ferns for planting. Here...

Mom mom was cleaning the tv screen (which is next to the tank), and while doing so i think she got some into my aquarium's water. I know because there were some window cleaner spray ontop my filter. My tank is a brand new setup, and is still cycling. Am i going to have to redo this tank or is...

Hey, I just bought a 500W halogen flood light fixture. The output came with three wires. I know how to install the thing; i just dont know if i need to connect the ground wire. And if so; where and how to? Thanks. M.N

Hey. I just bought this plant at the shop; and it came in a tiny pot. I need to know how to spread the glosso all over the tank so it can fill in, rather than spread from one spot. Like aquariumfreak did: http://www.aquariumfreak.com/pops/tanksetup_pop.html In the pic, are each individual...

Same question. Im going for a vacation in eqypt for 3 weeks; is there hope for these blocks to cover that time? Or am i going to have to find someone to come into my house every week..

I have the same thing, and ive read its from my driftwood. (fungus). It looks like white stringy clouds or ghosts moving with the current. M.N

Really? 8O I thought that was only for SW aquariums. How many pieces? And how long do you leave it in.. Sorry for all the Q's. Thanks.

I cant find pure ammonia here (they have ingredients on the side), and my parents cant bring anything outside of their work (shes a chemist). Ive heard of fish food used as ammonia; will it work? How much do i add in a 20g high? Any particular brand? Specs: 20g high Whisper 20 100W heater...

Although im still a newb...you said, get more bio spira? Meaning you already used it? If so, your already done the cycle..

I used regular childrens playsand from HD. Iouldnt be happier with the results; also $2 for 17kg speaks for itself 8O.

Dont those clown loaches get too large for 20 gallons? How much do you recomend? I heard they are schoolers... Thanks for the response.

Why stay away from snails? Do they reproduce too quickly? How good of an algae cleanup are they?

Can anyone list some inverts to use such as shrimp and snails in a planted 20 to keep it clean. Ill be keeping 1 angelfish, 1 dwarf gourami, maybe a few schooling fish and dwarf plecos. Thanks.

Boday shape is rounded. More like a tetra. Small fins located bottom of body. Small tail.

Details. It was about this long l--------l (though could have been babies) Well rounded for a body, a bit slender when face first. Colour was blue, with several white dots surrounding the body, and a few mix of colours for the face. Couldnt remember what exactly. (almost SW-like) Pretty...

Yes i rinsed it but probably not as good of a job as i could have done. It was pretty hard rinsing 15kg withought having your tub turn into a shore. The foam is just that; foam. Not sand. I might just do a 90% water change tomorrow, and refill except not let the tank get cloudy. Theres a method...

Alright so i added my sand (childrens play sand) substrate to the 20g today. Its not very fine; a bit course than 'beach sand'. I know its common to have a storm, but now theres a thin 1/4" layer of MUCH finer dust like film over top the 'normal' sand. Will this eventually find its way to the...

I actually meant fishliss cycle. I know you cant have a cycle without ammonia.

This leads me to another question. Do the plants really mind? I have a few aquatic plants such as java (and others) in my terrarium, and are ready to be used. Just wondering. As you can see im not a patient man. Thanks.

Can you elaborate on the 'screwing up'? Thanks for the quick response.

Would there be a cycle if there is no filter or heater present in the aquarium (no fish either). Just water, rocks and wood and lighting. Im buying the equipment next week, but the sooner i start this cycle the sooner i can plant it. Or should i wait. Thanks.

madasafish, no, i keep mine in a bog style terrarium. M.N